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Hetra Family History

Hetra Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Petra, Hata, Henry, Hearn, Serra, Hetman, Herre, Herr, Bera, Sera

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Where is the Hetra family from?

You can see how Hetra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hetra family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hetra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hetra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetra. 100% of Hetra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hetra women worked as a School Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Hetra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Hetra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Hetra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Hetra. For the veterans among your Hetra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetra lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hetra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hetra in 1973 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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